Verified · October 2026
Town of Palm Beach (ZIP 33480)
Entry price range: $10.4M median sales, Q2 2026
Every claim below links to a dated public source.
The community in brief
North End at a glance.
The North End is the northernmost residential section of the Town of Palm Beach, running from the town's original main street at Royal Poinciana Way north to the tip of the island at the Palm Beach Inlet, where the island narrows to roughly one block wide. Strict zoning bars commercial spaces and condominiums, so the section is almost entirely single-family homes on larger, often estate-scale lots with lush old-Florida landscaping. Life here is neighborhood-oriented: school runs, golf carts, and beach outings, with shops and restaurants concentrated farther south in town.
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Location & boundaries
Royal Poinciana Way to the Palm Beach Inlet
The North End runs from Royal Poinciana Way, the town's original main street, north to the Palm Beach Inlet at the island's tip, in some descriptions beginning north of the Royal Poinciana Bridge or from Wells Road and The Breakers northward. It spans the island from the Atlantic Ocean to the Lake Worth lagoon, narrowing to about one block at the north end. The Flagler Memorial Bridge lands at Royal Poinciana Way, making the section the first on-island stop for traffic from West Palm Beach's north bridges.
Sources · verified October 2026
Architecture & character
Cabana streets, the Lake Trail, and no condos
Zoning here bars commercial uses and condominiums, which keeps the section single-family and deliberately quiet. Signature features include the cabana streets such as Mockingbird and Ocean Terrace, where homeowners build elaborate beach cabanas at the ocean end of the block, and the pedestrian Lake Trail along the lagoon at the other end. The mix runs from oceanfront estates to cottage-scale older houses, with deep greenery and a strong sense of seclusion the rest of the island lacks at this density.
Sources · verified October 2026
Market positioning & pricing
A Q2 2026 median near $10.4 million
Closed sales data, Q2 2026 and 2025
Public market research puts the North End's median sales price at about $10.4 million in Q2 2026, with the section mixing large oceanfront estates and smaller single-family homes behind them. Island-wide, single-family homes sold at a median near $11.3 million in August 2026. These are dated closed figures from public sources, not guarantees; current inventory is confirmed directly with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Amenities
The Lake Trail, cabana lanes, and easy beach days
- The Lake Trail, the island's pedestrian path along the lagoon, runs through the section
- Cabana streets with private beach cabanas at the ocean end of the blocks
- Golf-cart-friendly streets and a family, school-run rhythm
- Ocean beach access along the island's north shore
- No retail in the section: shops and dining concentrate on Worth Avenue and Royal Poinciana Way to the south
Sources · verified October 2026
Schools
Palm Beach Public, grades PK through 5
The island's public school, Palm Beach Public School at 239 Cocoanut Row, serves grades PK through 5; grades 6 through 12 are zoned off-island by address through The School District of Palm Beach County. Assignments are per parcel, so verify current boundaries with the school district.
School boundaries change and are set by address, never by community name: verify current boundaries with The School District of Palm Beach County before relying on any assignment.
Sources · verified October 2026
Access & commute
The Flagler Memorial Bridge at the section's doorstep
The Flagler Memorial Bridge connects Royal Poinciana Way at the section's south edge to West Palm Beach; County Road and A1A run north toward the Palm Beach Inlet and the bridge to Singer Island. Palm Beach International Airport is a short drive over the bridges in normal traffic.
Sources · verified October 2026
Town regulations & zoning
Single-family zoning, no short-term rentals, landmark review
The section's zoning is strictly single-family: no condominiums and no commercial uses. The town's island-wide rules apply: no short-term rentals, height limited to 35 feet in the estate districts with district-specific lot minimums, and Landmarks Preservation Commission review for designated properties. Verify the current code with the town before planning any work or rental.
Sources · verified October 2026
Waterfront, flood zone & insurance
Ocean-to-lagoon exposure at the narrowed tip
The section's oceanfront, lagoon-front, and in-between properties sit within FEMA-mapped coastal flood zones, with the narrow north end carrying the highest exposure per square foot of land. Flood insurance is required for federally backed mortgages in Special Flood Hazard Areas. Verify each property with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and an insurer.
Sources · verified October 2026
New construction & pre-construction
Estate rebuilds and occasional new builds
Unverified
Teardown-and-rebuild estates surface regularly in the section, but current new-construction inventory was not verified in this research. Availability and pricing are confirmed directly with Kelby.
Sources · verified October 2026
Investment & rental considerations
Seasonal winter demand under strict rental rules
The section's family and seasonal demand runs strongest in the winter high season, and the town's no-short-term-rental rule means only three-month-and-up rentals are viable. Low inventory and single-family-only zoning support long-term value, but general yield figures were not verified; the math depends on the specific property.
Sources · verified October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about North End.
What makes the North End different from the Estate Section?
The North End is deliberately family-oriented and strictly single-family, with cabana streets, the Lake Trail, and a school-run rhythm; the Estate Section holds the island's trophy sea-to-lake compounds around Mar-a-Lago and Sloan's Curve.
Are condos allowed in the North End?
No. The section's zoning bars condominiums and commercial uses, which is why the North End stays almost entirely single-family.
What is a cabana street?
Along streets such as Mockingbird and Ocean Terrace, homeowners build private beach cabanas at the ocean end of the block, one of the North End's signature traditions.
What do homes cost in the North End?
Public market research puts the section's median sales price near $10.4 million in Q2 2026, mixing oceanfront estates with smaller single-family homes. Confirm the current market with Kelby.
Nearby in Palm Beach
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Provenance
Information reviewed October 2026.
Every claim on this page is drawn from public research and linked to its dated source below. Figures such as asking prices, dues, and school assignments change; where a field could not be verified it reads “Contact for current information” and the answer is one call away. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of price, availability, or school assignment.
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Luxury Florida Properties island areas
North End boundaries, cabana streets, and Q2 2026 median
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The Cregans North End
Single-family zoning and neighborhood character
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Distinctive Palm Beach Properties North End
Housing mix and lifestyle
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JM Phillips decoding neighborhoods
North to south section comparison
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Million Luxury estate vs north end
Character comparison with the Estate Section
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Koolik island guide 2026
Island sections and rebuild activity
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PBP Real Estate statistics 2026
Single-family median, August 2026
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Town of Palm Beach zoning summary
Height limits and lot sizes
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Town of Palm Beach rental FAQ
No short-term rentals
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Palm Beach preservation board report 2026
Landmark review
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US News: Palm Beach Public School
PK-5 magnet school
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School District of Palm Beach County
Boundary maps
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FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Flood zone verification per property
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Town of Palm Beach new residents
Bridges and island access
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Palm Beach Daily News bridge schedules
Bascule bridge schedules
Each source above verified October 2026
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